Falcons sign kicker Matthew Wright to practice squad

matt urben

Thu, Nov 23, 2023, 11:54 AM·5 min read

The Atlanta Falcons have signed kicker Matthew Wright to the practice squad, the team announced on Thursday morning. With Younghoe Koo dealing with a back injury, Wright will likely serve as an emergency backup if Koo can’t play in Week 12.

The Falcons have signed kicker Matthew Wright to the practice squad.
— Scott Bair (@ScottBairNFL) November 23, 2023

The Falcons released wide receiver Damiere Byrd from the practice squad on Wednesday, opening up a spot for Wright. The 27-year-old kicker has appeared in 23 games, making 40 of 46 career field-goal attempts.

Check out the team’s updated 53-man roster, 16-man practice squad and depth chart heading into Week 12.

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2). Arizona Cardinals 2-9

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3). New England Patriots 2-8

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4). Chicago Bears 3-8

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5). New York Giants 3-8

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6). Tennessee Titans (3-7)

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7). Washington Commanders 4-7

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8). Atlanta Falcons (4-6)

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9). Green Bay Packers 4-6

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10). Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4-6

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11). New York Jets 4-6

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12). Los Angeles Chargers 4-6

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13). Los Angeles Rams 4-6

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14). Las Vegas Raiders 5-6

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15). Indianapolis Colts 5-5

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16). Denver Broncos 5-5

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17). Cincinnati Bengals 5-5

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18). Buffalo Bills 6-5

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19). New Orleans Saints 5-5

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20). Minnesota Vikings 6-5

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21). Arizona Cardinals (From Texans)

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22). Seattle Seahawks 6-4

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23). Pittsburgh Steelers 6-4

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24). Houston Texans (from Browns)

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25). Miami Dolphins 7-3

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26). Dallas Cowboys 7-3

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27). San Francisco 49ers 7-3

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28). Jacksonville Jaguars 7-3

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29). Baltimore Ravens (8-3)

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30). Detroit Lions 8-2

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31). Kansas City Chiefs 7-2

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32). Philadelphia Eagles 8-1

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Story originally appeared on Falcons Wire

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